Rosses Community School
Dungloe, Co. Donegal
509 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY
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Students this year
509 students: 236 girls and 273 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 79
- 2nd year
- 81
- 3rd year
- 85
- TY
- 74
- 5th year
- 96
- 6th year
- 94
Transition Year: 74 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Rosses Community School is a community school in Dungloe, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 NX79). Rosses Community School has 509 students: 273 boys and 236 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 273 boys, 236 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Donegal ETB Bishop of Raphoe
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 91407T
- Gaeltacht
- Yes
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Rosses Community School?
- Rosses Community School is a community school in Dungloe, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 NX79).
- How many students go to Rosses Community School?
- Rosses Community School has 509 students: 273 boys and 236 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Rosses Community School?
- John Gorman is the principal of Rosses Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Rosses Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Rosses Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Rosses Community School fee-paying?
- No. Rosses Community School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Rosses Community School?
- Rosses Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB Bishop of Raphoe.
- Does Rosses Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Rosses Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Rosses Community School have Transition Year?
- 74 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Rosses Community School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Rosses Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Rosses Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rosses Community School's roll number, 91407T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Rosses Community School?
- The closest is Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosses Community SchoolThis school | 509 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | Yes | |
| Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaÁrainn Mhór | 9.8 km | 61 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Stream | Yes |
| Pobalscoil Ghaoth DobhairLeitir Ceannain | 17.0 km | 414 | Mixed | Community school | Free | Yes | Yes |
| St Columba's Comprehensive SchoolGlenties | 17.2 km | 400 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | No | Yes |
| Gairm Scoil Chú UladhLeifear | 21.7 km | 87 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | Yes |
| Pobalscoil Chloich CheannfhaolaLeitir Ceanainn | 26.8 km | 455 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | Yes |
| St. Catherine's Vocational SchoolKillybegs | 34.9 km | 359 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
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Contact
Chapel RdDungloe
Co Donegal
F94NX79
- Principal: John Gorman on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 074 952 1122
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.rossescommunityschool.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Chróine300 m
- Scoil Roisin4.6 km
- S N na hAcrai5.8 km
- Scoil an Aingil Choimheadai6.8 km
- SN Loch an Iubhair7.1 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Rosses Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar